Moms and Mental Health Series Here at MSB, we specialize in talking about Mental Health issues from the unique perspectives of those who experience them. That’s why we’re dedicating this series specifically to Moms who struggle with their Mental Health. Why? Because Moms don’t get the choice to step back and work on their Mental […]
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Have you ever had trouble maintaining personal care during low points in you mental illness? I know have. At my lowest and most anxious, I just stopped eating. Showering became such a chore I didn’t want to do it. I let my hair and skin get dull, fuzzy and stringy. It even began to fall
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Hi everyone! Welcome to the latest episode of Black Voices of Mental Health. This week we’re covering a very important topic: Health Equity. In case you missed it last week, we talked about the effects of Scientific Racism on the US Mental Healthcare System. In that article we talked about how the long, insidious reach
Have you ever heard of Triangulation? Even if you don’t know what it is, chances are you’ve experienced it. It’s what’s know as a transactional model of communication. You can find it in passive aggressive behaviors like the extended silent treatment. Or family members taking sides in an argument. It’s actually a pretty normal daily
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Welcome back to Episode 5 of Black Voices of Mental Health! Wednesday is quickly becoming my favorite day of the week because that’s when I get to do a deep dive into to some pretty *amazing* websites. Since this past Sunday was Father’s Day, I’m happy to be highlighting voices changing the narrative around Black
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*This article contains affiliate links, please check out our full affiliate and ad disclosure here!* Did you know you can make social media part of your mindfulness practice? That’s right – you can actually take the much maligned social media (and assorted devices) and make them work positively for your mental health. I know, I
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In this episode we’ve got a single feature for you! Not because there’s not many amazing Black voices out there talking about mental health. But because this particular organization is doing *the most* to redefine the Black experience with mental health. It needs its own spotlight to even talk about the half of what they’re
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*This article is a part of our larger Family Mental Health Hub, an initiative by MSB to increase communication and connection between kids and caretakers. Please visit the Hub for even more family and kid related resources!* How are you helping your kids deal with big feelings right now? From racial injustice, to police brutality,
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It never, ever fails. Each month for about two weeks I get agitated easily and cry at the drop of the hat. I stand in front of the mirror and say “whoa, all of a sudden I’m so round and somft, do I need to cut back on the pizza or something??” Those are just
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Ready for Episode 3 of Black Voices of Mental Health? This time we’ve got four amazing ladies who are building amazing communities on and offline. Not only that, they are hard at work providing culturally relevant MH resources for BIPOC patients. I can’t wait to tell you about them, but first: A Quick Word I
